San Jacinto
Most folk or fairy tales relegate older people to cameo roles or bit parts as fairy godmothers, ailing grandmothers or wicked witches. However, the few that feature an older person as the hero or protagonist can pack a pretty powerful message of transcending one’s own needs, shortcomings or losses and developing a new willingness to help others. One example fromCroatiais about a mother who rejects a promise of eternal life and happiness to stay on Earth and protect her son, who is bewitched by an enchanted snake. Her selfless act breaks the spell and frees her son of his obsession....
Mount San Jacinto State Park Mount San Jacinto stands 10,804 feet above sea level, the highest point in the San Jacinto Range and second highest in Southern California. It is the southern section of the San Bernardino National Forest. The mountain’s magnificent granite peaks, forests, and fern-bordered mountain meadows offer high-country exploreation and a scenic, high-country wilderness area. Most of the park is a designated wilderness area enjoyed by hikers and backpackers. Unlike other wilderness adventures Mount San Jacinto is also accessible by the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Starting in Chino Canyon near Palm Springs, the tram takes passengers from...
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